Monday, February 11, 2013

A Skirt for the Mantle

Last year I proclaimed 2012 was the year of the ruffle for me...well this is continuing into 2013 because I still feel the need for the ruffle! I was looking at my last post and thinking my livingroom was a little too tailored looking for me. I want to get a old fireplace surround to add to my fireplace, but my Kool Aid budget always gets in the way. So I had to think of something that fits into my budget..in other words, free. :)

I had the idea to attach a ruffle to the mantle and I really like it! I thought I would get moans from my family about too many girly things going on in our house...but everyone likes it! Even my 14 year old daughter who thinks nothing I do is right, likes it. My husband even said he likes it a lot better. What?! I was surprised. Janae said she loves it.. but I thought she might :)

Here is the before---

I never liked the separation between the tile and the mantel...now it feels more like one piece.

Here is the way before, before we moved in...

I like it now--not so much back then.

Much better! We have yet to have a fire in this fireplace because we need to have it inspected. Someday when we do though I will be putting the ruffle up..just in case fire decides to jump out of the fireplace.

I sewed some trim on the bottom of the ruffle that my Mom got at a garage sale. It looks like tatting to me. I love it! I kind of like to add that "Grandma Chic" look to things.

I have more ideas to soften the look of the livingroom--I just need to get busy! I need some white ruffly pillows for sure!

You had a very great idea on a koolaid budget! I think you nailed it perfectly making it look like one piece. I was taken aback when I saw the before and the seperation...I never realized it before. I love it Sandy...GREAT JOB once again!

I love the ruffle it looks so good! Its one of my very favorite things you have done which is tough because you do lots of awesome stuff. It's crazy how much younger Chantel looks in that picture that was from before you moved in.

Oh if only I could paint everything in my house white! Living with stained wood is traditional but I need a change..I love the ruffled mantel and I bet the pillows will be gorgeous!Happy Valentine's Day..

That is really cute! I think that is the first time I have ever seen a ruffle on the mantle like you have done....really does look so much better! Love your room and that coffee table is beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day!

Now that is clever! I loved your telling us of your reaction to the family liking it. Cracks me up! And don't you love how they can surprise you by liking something you thought for sure would require a defense attorney to get approval? Good work1

I love your mantle ruffle-you clever girl Sandy! It really changes the look! I adore the photo wall above your sofa so much.In your previous post you talked about Gage's nosebleeds. Landon has them too and so I laughed when you said that sometimes the place looks like a crime scene because my husband was a police officer for 25 yrs and our family used to joke that if anyone used luminol in our house they would think there had been a massacre :)----and yet, I still have white everywhere.hugs from here...

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I am a 50 year old married Mother of 4 children and many furry babies. I love to go in search for stuff I can turn into treasures. Decorating our home, gardening, scrapbooking--along with almost anything else creative is what I love to do to spend my time. I have a disabled son and so I have chosen to stay home to care for him and not work outside my home. I love blogging and making new friends through blogging. I appreciate all the kind comments.